NEC POWERMATE ENTERPRISE - 09-1997, Manual

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Installing Options 5-3
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Avoid carpets in cool, dry areas. Leave boards and chips
in their anti-static packaging until they’re ready to be
installed.
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Dissipate static electricity before handling any system
components (boards, chips, and so on) by touching a
grounded metal object, such as the system’s unpainted
metal chassis.
If possible, use anti-static devices, such as wrist straps
and floor mats.
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Always hold a chip or board by its edges. Avoid
touching the components on the chip or board.
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Take care when connecting or disconnecting cables. A
damaged cable can cause a short in the electrical circuit.
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When installing a cable, route the cable so it is not
pinched by other components and is out of the path of
the system unit cover.
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Prevent damage to the connectors by aligning connector
pins before you connect the cable.
Misaligned connector pins can cause damage to system
components at power-on.
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When disconnecting a cable, always pull on the cable
connector or strain-relief loop, not on the cable itself.